Applying for a Student Bursary/Scholarship Grant

STUDENTS ATTENDING A CANADIAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, WHO ARE CANADIAN CITIZENS AND WHO MEET THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THESE GRANTS.

Grant information and application forms are sent out to the relevant school boards each year, but students and guidance counsellors may initiate applications by downloading the application forms below. Grants are made only to qualified Canadian educational institutions for the successful applicants’ use. The deadline for submissions is April 30th.

Michaëlle Jean Sudbury Afro-Canadian Heritage Fund Award - $2,000

The Michaëlle Jean Sudbury Afro-Canadian Heritage Fund Award may be presented to one or two students of Afro-Canadian/African descent who meet the following criteria:

Secondary school students of Afro-Canadian heritage/African descent who are applying to a post-secondary institution in the current year

The student must demonstrate contribution to school and community life

The student must be a resident of Greater Sudbury or North Eastern Ontario

Twisted Doll Continuing Education Bursary - $500

The Twisted Doll Continuing Education Bursary supports a graduating secondary school student from the Greater Sudbury area pursuing studies in visual or fine arts at the post-secondary level. The following criteria apply:

Student demonstrates a dedicated passion for visual and fine arts

Student has shared his/her talent within the community

Student consistently puts forth his/her personal best

Student displays a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Student will submit to the Foundation a portfolio of three visual art pieces with descriptions (to be returned) as well as a short essay describing his/her future goals and how s/he has met the criteria above